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Strong Curves: A Woman's Guide To Building A Better Butt And Body (2013)

by Bret Contreras(Favorite Author)

4.17 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1936608642 (ISBN13: 9781936608645)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Victory Belt Publishing

review 1: Bret really knows about the gluteus. He gives extensive explanations and the videos on his website are a very good resource. The book repeats a lot how good the Strong Curves program is, and that becomes annoying. The program is good, then fine, but there is no need such a persistent self advertising all along the book. Even if it is possible to workout with the basic dumbbells, barbell, and stretch bands, many exercises in the book require gym machines. The author says that he has other book with exercises without machines though.
review 2: This book is perhaps my favourite weight lifting book, and certainly my favourite of those geared toward women. I have been lifting weights for more than half of my life, so at this stage I don't look for books that promise... more big things. Rather I look for books that explain the 'whys' and 'hows' behind programming, and this book certainly delivers that. It has solid information, and if you read Bret Contrera's blog you will deliver exactly what you expect. If you haven't read his blog, I suggest you check it out before buying this book. Not for women that want to just restrict calories, do leg lifts and "toning", this is part of that new generation of weight lifting books that encourages women to lift heavy weights, with a very strong emphasis on the glutes. For me the program was just what I needed, as I have a hip problem that benefits from a strong focus on the lower body, and incorporating big lifts along with single leg and accessory work. This book is also excellent value for money, as it provides several 12 week workout programs and a huge catalogue of exercises as well as nutrition information. There are a few mistakes in the book that should hopefully be sorted out in another print run or edition (and I certainly hope that there's another edition or follow up later), but other than that this is a really excellent book. Even though I have been lifting weights for nearly two decades now, I did the beginner program because I really wanted to focus on glute activation, and it was a great decision. Bret states that the beginning program can be used even by advanced lifters, and I found that was certainly the case. ETA: Since posting this review, I have done all of the programs in the book, with one exception: the lower body only routine. I am still a bit nervous to try a lower body only routine, even though I know it's perfectly reasonable, so I am sure I will do it one day. After doing the advanced program, I couldn't believe how strong my lower body was, without any of the added 'bulk' that women fear so much. I highly recommend this book! less

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